N41317PIPER J3C-652023-07-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER J3C-65S/N: 8008

Summary

On July 16, 2023, a Piper J3C-65 (N41317) was involved in an incident near Princeton, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA309. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41317.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 16, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA309
Location
Princeton, TX
Event ID
20230717192634
Coordinates
33.192940, -96.491160
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved field which resulted in an impact with an obstacle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
8008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1941
Model / ICAO
J3C-65J3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADAMS SAMUEL M
Address
4701 COUNTY ROAD 429
City
ANNA
State / Zip Code
TX 75409-6037
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA309